Antihistamines
The conjunctiva can become inflamed in individuals with pink eye due to allergies, infections, or other triggers. When the conjunctiva becomes inflamed, it can cause symptoms such as redness, itchiness, watering eyes, and a feeling of grittiness in the eye. Antihistamines can help relieve these symptoms by blocking the action of histamine.
Antihistamines are a medication used to treat various conditions, such as allergies, colds, and pink eye. Antihistamines work by binding to histamine receptors and preventing histamine from binding. This can help relieve symptoms of allergy-associated pink eye.
Antihistamines are available over the counter and can be taken orally or topically. Topical antihistamines are generally more effective at treating pink eye because they act directly on inflamed tissue. However, oral antihistamines can also be helpful if one suffers from severe allergy symptoms like itching and watering eyes. For milder cases, topical antihistamines may be all an individual needs to manage pink eye symptoms effectively.
It’s important to note that antihistamines will not cure pink eye. They can only help relieve the symptoms. So, for those with pink eye, it’s important to see a doctor to get proper treatment.
